The Grauer School's FTC Shockwave #3848 Robotics Team started out the season at their first meet on November 23. The team's robot performed well, with a sorting device to sort large green and purple wiffle balls and a turret to launch the balls into goals at the other end of the field.
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The High School ASB presented the school's third annual Pep Rally. The "Opening Ceremonies" had each grade level performing an entertaining dance routine, and then small groups of students from each grade participated in a number of games. Congrats to the 11th Grade for winning the trophy!
Congratulations to Shelley Joslin, Director of Counseling, for receiving the Golden Shovel! The recipient of the Golden Shovel exemplifies the core values of our school, but a wide variety of related values come into play: hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and teamwork all are deeply held values of our faculty.
The Visual & Performing Arts Department presented our High School Theatre Café Night on November 13. The performances featured dramatic scenes and monologues from plays, films, and television shows.
The annual Grauer Middle School Spelling Bee took place on November 14. 7th grade and 8th grade students competed in spelling bee rounds in The Justice Center.
The High School Music Café Night featured our three High School music classes playing a 45-minute set of songs they selected. The musicians, showcasing their ability to play multiple instruments and genres, collaborate across grade levels, and cultivate stage presence and confidence.
Grauer Student Spotlight
For his Eagle Scout project, Zaid N. '27 chose to construct a footbridge that connects the Grauer basketball court to the garden area, which will improve safety and accessibility for students and for everyone who attends the school's sports events.
Ella S. '26 is featured in the film "Do What U Want", with beautiful surf footage shot by a local photographer, Banna Bazzarie. The film, a coming-of-age story, captures Ella’s growth as a surfer and young woman.
Students Augie K. '26 and Gavin N. '26 built a CNC machine in conjunction with the Physics class. They demonstrated every Grauer core value in the creation of this CNC machine, and showed how real-world projects tie all the components of STEAM together.
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